Knitted Crinoline Mini Skirt

Popularised in the 1840s, the crinoline skirt was an essential piece characterised by its voluminous shape and horsehair-inclusive fabrication. While this mini skirt by Parisian label Alaïa forgoes horsehair, it captures the iconic shape of the style with a knitted façade and intricate detailing.

The legendary Paris fashion house was founded in the sixties and by the 1980s, Tunisian sculptor and couturier, Azzedine Alaïa’s powerful, feminine silhouettes were revered worldwide. Today, his legacy prevails in dresses and ready to wear, shoes and bags, including the cult La Coeur heart bag.